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LM10 EXC

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,896 mi
Last recorded166,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue evident on underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs showing surface corrosion

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 31 May 2019 166,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue evident on underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs showing surface corrosion

coolant warning light illuminated

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 166,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 152,036 miles

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Sidelight Not Working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 107,966 miles

Both front tyres split on inner edges, DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,362 miles

damage in swept area of windscreen

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres badly split inner sidewalls (strong advise)

rear tyres very low (strong advise)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,494 miles

rear tyres very low inside edge(strong advise)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,494 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres very low inside edge(strong advise)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM10 EXC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM10 EXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM10 EXC registered?

LM10 EXC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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